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Juvenile Law

New Jersey law treats persons under 18 charged with crimes in its juvenile court system. Offenses include minor offenses (underage drinking, small thefts, trespass) to more serious offenses (weapons possession, assaults, sex crimes, even murder). These more serious crimes may even be transferred to the Superior Court for adults if the juvenile court holds a hearing to "waive" the case.

Parents need to treat the handling of these cases seriously. The belief that "it's just juvenile court" is a mistake. You need an experienced criminal lawyer for these more serious offenses. Brian J. Neary has handled numerous serious juvenile crimes, including murders. He was exposed to such cases early on in his career. His first case as a trial lawyer was as the juvenile prosecutor in Hudson County.

Brian J. Neary is an aggressive advocate for his young clients who are often exposed to the juvenile court system for the first time. He is also sensitive to the special nature of kids and crimes. Often times juveniles who find themselves in these situations suffer from emotional and psychological problems. They are the kids in special education programs or are suffering from such disorders as ADHD. These kids don't belong in juvenile detention. Brian J. Neary knows there are alternatives such as educational assistance and alcohol and drug treatment programs. He has the experience to know the difference between "a kid being a kid" and a child in crisis and advocates for the best outcome for his clients based on their individual background and needs.